Course options
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Qualification
Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP-25
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Duration
2 Years
Course summary
Whether you wish to manage an agricultural enterprise or farming business, migrate into finance or journalism, or continue studying agriculture and land management, this course will give you the practical, financial and leadership skills you need.Right from your first year you will gain a firm understanding of the agricultural industry, with focused practical studies central to the course. You will advance even further with work experience during the summer between your first and second year. You will also have the opportunity to gain relevant practical experience and qualifications through rural skills training at our Rural Innovation Centre at Harnhill Manor Farm.
Course structureYou will cover the core subjects in your first year, with teaching focused on practical, work-related situations. You will delve deeper into these subjects in your second year and will complete an integrated project, developing skills in financial and physical management techniques in the field.You will be assessed through a wide range of techniques, including research projects, examinations, case studies, business plans, portfolio, presentations and practical skills. You can also enrol for courses leading to the award of Certificate of Competence.
Work placementYou will complete a 10-week period of work experience, usually during the summer holiday between your first and second year, to gain further training and experience in farm management. Not only could you find yourself working for prestigious companies, develop your confidence and gain industry contacts for when you graduate.This experience helps our graduates develop key employability skills and gain invaluable industry contacts. You also produce a portfolio of evidence of your learning experience.
Application deadline
29 January
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 15,300per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
Choose a qualification
QUALIFICATION TYPE
- A level
- Scottish Higher
- UCAS Points
- AS
- Access to HE Diploma
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
University information
Royal Agricultural University
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University League Table
119th
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Campus address
Royal Agricultural University, Stroud Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 6JS, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
11th out of 19
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Entry standards
/ Max 147126 86%12th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10055.0 55%9th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.75 69%17th
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